Blood pressure medications are commonly prescribed and are usually well-tolerated, but there are some serious side effects you should know about.
In India, hypertension is one of the leading risk factors for heart disease, stroke, kidney failure and premature death. What makes it even more concerning is the role family history plays. Having a ...
Abstaining from alcohol during Dry January, or even cutting back if you drink moderately to heavily, can lead to a slight decrease in blood pressure. However, returning to or increasing alcohol ...
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The NHS has issued crucial information for those prescribed some of the most common blood pressure meds. Amlodipine, ramipril and lisinopril are often used to help treat hypertension, also known as ...
“In winter the barometric pressure often drops, and can cause muscles and tendons to create more pressure on the joints, ...
Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...
“In winter the barometric pressure often drops, and can cause muscles and tendons to create more pressure on the joints, ...